MICHIGAN WOLVERINESWas Saturday's win over — or near-upset by — Akron, the wake-up call the Michigan football team needed? The media is barred from watching and gauging the intensity of practices, so there's no way to judge this week. We are free to judge their words, and the Wolverines are using a lot of the right words this week.

OHIO STATE BUCKEYESIf Christian Bryant had his druthers, Ohio State would play a top-10 team Saturday. "I like to showcase our talent," the senior safety said. "I would like to play bigger games. But it's really out of our control."

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